Sebastian Sawe breaks London marathon record with first run under two hours

Kenyan runner Sebastian Sawe has set a new course record at the London Marathon, completing the race in an astonishing time. This marks Sawe's debut at the London event and his first time running under the two-hour mark in a marathon. His performance surpassed the previous record held by Kelvin Kiptum. In the women's race, Ethiopia's Tigst Assefa successfully defended her title, securing her second consecutive victory at the prestigious event.

This event highlights new world-class athletic achievements and the evolving standards in elite marathon running.